Basil Pasta and Ham Salad Recipe

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With fresh basil and tomatoes in the dressing, this refreshing salad delightfully captures the flavor of summer.

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Basil Pasta and Ham Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

TOMATO BASIL DRESSING:
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
2-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, onions, oil, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions until firm to the bite; drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large salad bowl. Stir in the ham, olives and basil. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Yield: 8 servings.

Diabetic Exchanges: One 3/4-cup serving (prepared with low-fat ham and without salt) equals 1-1/2 starch, 1 meat; also, 186 calories, 333 mg sodium, 8 mg cholesterol, 26 gm carbohydrate, 8 gm protein, 6 gm fat.

Originally published as Basil Pasta and Ham Salad in Country Pork , p11